Description
A delightful Orange Cream Layer Cake that blends fresh orange flavors with creamy layers, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp fresh orange zest
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
- Fresh orange slices for decoration
- Whipped cream rosettes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in the vanilla and orange zest.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients with the milk and orange juice, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 22–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange zest in a bowl until smooth to prepare the frosting.
- Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks in a separate bowl, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Place the first layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of the cream mixture over the top. Repeat this process with the remaining layers.
- Frost the entire cake with the remaining cream mixture and decorate with whipped cream rosettes and orange slices.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, orange, cream, celebration